Category: INTERNATIONAL

Indonesia Signs Landmark BrahMos Missile Export Deal With India During PM Modi’s Jakarta Visit

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BrahMos supersonic cruise missile launcher during Indonesia export deal announcement

Indonesia and India have officially signed a contract for the BrahMos missile export, making Jakarta the third international customer for the supersonic cruise missile after the Philippines and Vietnam. The agreement was announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to Jakarta. The deal was signed between BrahMos Aerospace and the Indonesian Ministry of Defence, though neither government has released the full contract value yet. Background Discussions between India and Indonesia over the BrahMos missile export have been ongoing since 2020. Indonesia’s Defence Minister at the time, Prabowo Subianto, first…

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Strait of Hormuz Tanker Projectile Attack Sparks Fire Near Oman Coast

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Oil tanker engulfed in flames after a projectile strike in the Strait of Hormuz near Oman's coast

A tanker travelling through the Strait of Hormuz was struck by an unknown projectile early Tuesday morning, causing a fire on board near the coast of Oman. The British military’s maritime agency confirmed the strike but said no casualties or environmental damage had been reported so far. The incident adds fresh uncertainty to an already fragile situation in one of the world’s most important oil transit routes. Background The Strait of Hormuz has been at the center of regional tension since the United States and Israel launched joint strikes against…

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Iran’s Political System Faces Historic Test as Khamenei Funeral Begins in Tehran

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Mourners gather at Imam Khomeini Mosalla in Tehran during the funeral procession of Iran's assassinated Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

Iran has entered one of the most sensitive chapters of its modern history. A dayslong state funeral for assassinated Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began this week in Tehran. Huge crowds gathered at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla as officials, clerics, and foreign dignitaries paid tribute. The event has reopened global questions about the Iran political system, its ruling structure, and the future of the biggest political party in Iran. Summary Ali Khamenei, who led Iran for more than three and a half decades, was killed on February 28, 2026, in…

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Sudan Displacement Crisis Deepens as War Enters Fourth Year, Millions Remain Uprooted

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Displaced Sudanese families queue for food and water at a crowded camp in North Kordofan, Sudan

Sudan remains the site of the world’s largest displacement crisis, with roughly 14 million people forced from their homes since fighting began in April 2023. The United Nations has now issued a “red alert” over the city of El Obeid, warning that a new wave of mass atrocities could unfold within days. Humanitarian agencies say funding shortfalls and continued foreign arms flows are prolonging the suffering of millions of Sudanese civilians. Background Sudan’s civil war erupted on 15 April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and its former ally,…

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Hodeidah Conflict Escalates: 15 Yemeni Government Troops Killed in Deadly Houthi Assault

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Houthi fighters and Yemeni government troops clash near Hodeidah during the escalating Hodeidah conflict in 2026

At least 15 Yemeni government troops were killed and dozens wounded in fierce fighting near the port city of Hodeidah this weekend. The clashes mark one of the deadliest single incidents in the Hodeidah conflict in recent years. The attack unfolded in the Hays district, south of Hodeidah, and comes amid rising Saudi Houthi conflict tensions across the wider region. The renewed violence has reignited fears that the long-running Yemen Saudi conflict, largely frozen since a 2022 UN-brokered truce, could spiral into a fresh and more dangerous phase. Background The…

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US Pilot Killed in Indonesia After Rebel Attack in Papua

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US pilot killed in Indonesia after Papua rebel attack on small aircraft in Yahukimo

An American pilot was killed in Indonesia this week after separatist fighters opened fire on him shortly after he landed his small aircraft in a remote part of the country. The US pilot killed in Indonesia has been identified as Nicholas F. Gosselin, a 29-year-old aviator who had previously flown in Alaska. His death has sparked international attention and renewed focus on the long-running conflict in Indonesia’s Papua region. The American pilot killed in Indonesia was working for PT AMA, a local aviation company that flies food, fuel, and mail…

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Muhammad Amer Khan Strengthens Pakistan–Saudi Arabia Cooperation

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Muhammad Amer Khan’s Prominent Role in Strengthening Pakistan–Saudi Arabia Cooperation Saudi-born businessman and investor Muhammad Amir Khan has recently been appointed as an Honorary Investment Counselor (HIC) by Pakistan’s Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) and the Prime Minister’s Office of Pakistan. Following this appointment, he has been actively contributing to the promotion of bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia in key sectors, including investment, trade, sports, workforce development, healthcare, and education. Muhammad Amer Khan has played a significant role in advancing cricket cooperation between the two countries. Through his…

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Sudan War Latest News: El Obeid Siege Raises Fears of a Second El Fasher Massacre

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Displaced Sudanese families fleeing drone strikes during the Sudan war siege of El Obeid

The Sudan war has entered another dangerous chapter as the city of El Obeid faces a tightening siege by the Rapid Support Forces. Drone strikes are hitting homes, markets, and hospitals almost daily. The United Nations has warned that hundreds of thousands of civilians could face the same fate that befell El Fasher last year. This report brings together the latest developments in the Sudan conflict, explains who is fighting whom, and looks at what could happen next in North Kordofan and beyond. Summary: What Is Happening in Sudan Right…

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Pakistan’s Positive Global Image Highlighted at Acton University 2026

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Pakistan’s Positive Global Image Highlighted at Acton University USA 2026 Senator Khalil Tahir Sandhu and Shahid Rehmat showcased Pakistan’s commitment to religious freedom, interfaith harmony, technology-driven peacebuilding, digital resilience, and regional stability before the international community Grand Rapids, Michigan / Washington, D.C.:  Senator Khalil Tahir Sandhu, Pakistan’s only Christian Senator, and Shahid Rehmat, Executive Director of the Youth Development Foundation (YDF), represented Pakistan at Acton University USA 2026, where they effectively highlighted the country’s commitment to religious freedom, interfaith harmony, inclusive governance, technology-led peacebuilding, and its positive global image. Following…

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Iran Begins Seven-Day State Funeral for Slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

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Mourners gather in Tehran beside the flag-draped coffin of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during Iran's state funeral procession.

Iran has opened a seven-day state funeral for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, more than four months after he was killed. Ceremonies began on July 3 in Tehran and will move through Qom, Najaf, and Karbala before burial in Mashhad on July 9. Millions of mourners are expected across Iran and neighboring Iraq. Officials describe it as one of the largest logistical operations in the Islamic Republic’s history, involving government workers, universities, labor unions, and religious volunteer groups. Background Khamenei, 86, was killed on February 28, 2026, in a…

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